entitled

Example Sentences

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That compared to around 80% of pupils not entitled to free school meals.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

"To be sure, the President is entitled to criticize this or any other reporting, and he can express his own views as he sees fit," the judge wrote.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

If his sister were writing it, she might wonder why she wouldn’t be entitled to, say, 50% of her brother’s trust given that they have known each other all their lives.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Kids are entitled to a well-rounded education that teaches them to be better people, not just parrot information.

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026

“Tell me who’s the lady in the picture!” he demanded, feeling entitled to the information because the social worker had made him think about such unpleasant things when the conversation had started out so good.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman